Scientists have confirmed that the threat of lava from the largest volcano in the world is not imminent. This was good news for motorists who rely on the highway.
Mauna Loa was still active on Thursday morning. However, the flow of lava heading toward the critical road was cut off by David Phillips (deputy scientist-in-charge, U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory).
“That’s great news for us,” Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth stated. County officials stated that they will remain vigilant because scientists warn of possible changes.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Mauna Loa’s Lava began erupting on Nov. 27, after having been quiet for 38 years. It was located 1.76 miles from Saddle Road (also known as Route 200, Daniel K. Inouye Highway), according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Phillips stated, “So just to stress, there is no current threat to any island communities or infrastructure at the moment.”
Lava from Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano is no longer feeding a flow that’s been creeping toward a crucial highway, scientists said Thursday, even as the world’s largest volcano keeps on erupting. https://t.co/Qy1Vej6tcT
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